Surf club surprise at Mooloolaba

MOOLOOLABA Surf Club is a place I have always walked past during the day and said to myself, “I should definitely come back here for dinner” but it took until last week to follow through on my thought.

I have been missing out. Not only is the surf club's position right next to the beach ideal, but there are so many options there.

Whether you want to go somewhere for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or for a spot of gambling – it has something to suit you.

I went with a few friends who had been to the venue many times before and they showed me around and told me the best places to sit and what to eat.

I chose to try some local seafood and settled on prawns, fish and scallops with homemade fettuccini – it was divine.

My friends chose to have steak, pasta and the buffet.

The atmosphere is always buzzing and yet, by staring out the windows of the surf club, looking at the waves crashing on the beach, it is easy to forget where you are and imagine you are on a deserted island.

While I was eating dinner my friends brought up the fact the surf club had been destroyed by fire in 1979.

I was shocked to find this out – I thought because of its modern feel, it had been renovated.

They said when the time came to rebuild, the members of the club voted to create a sophisticated world-class venue that would take advantage of the position but always retain the essence of what has endearingly become known as Australian beach culture – relaxed, informal and fun. I think they achieved the goal.

It is a beautiful place to chill out with friends – I can't wait to go back.

From morning to night, there's plenty to do.

So pop in for a break, enjoy a cappuccino and relax on the deck, or if an ice cold pot of beer or wine is your choice, you'll find a fine selection to meet the occasion.

There's live entertainment every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon.